# The Nutcracker with kids in Minneapolis–St. Paul, 2026

> We found three Nutcrackers in and around Minneapolis–St. Paul with 2026 dates posted: three ballet company productions. The closest, Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy in Minneapolis, is about 1 miles out. Each card has the run time, the youngest age the company allows and the ticket price as posted.

- Last checked: 2026-11-04
- 3 Nutcracker shows with 2026 dates
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## Nutcracker shows

- **The Nutcracker by Minnesota Ballet School** at Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN · about 13 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Time: Fri Dec 11 at 7 p.m.; Sat Dec 12 at 1 and 6 p.m.; Sun Dec 13 at 1 p.m. Price: $33–$45; VIP $75. Two adult tickets can include a free ticket for a child under 5. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. Run time: About 2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission. Official page: https://minnesotaballetschool.com/nutcracker-tickets (checked 2026-11-04)
- **Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy** at State Theatre, Minneapolis, MN · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Time: Dec 12 and 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 13 and 20 at 3 p.m. Price: Not listed. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. Run time: Not listed. Official page: https://www.adancersplacemn.org/lhnf (checked 2026-11-04)
- **Nutcracker in Wonderland** at Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis, MN · about 2 miles away. When: Dec 18 – Dec 20. Time: Fri Dec 18 at 7 p.m.; Sat Dec 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun Dec 20 at 2 p.m. Price: From $40, fees included; a matinee VIP add-on is $40. Ages: Not listed. Type: Ballet company. Run time: About 90 minutes, plus a 20-minute intermission. The Nutcracker woven together with Alice in Wonderland. A post-show add-on lets kids meet dancers and stand on the stage. Official page: https://www.balletcolaboratory.org/nutcracker-in-wonderland (checked 2026-11-04)

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## FAQ

### Where can kids see The Nutcracker in Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
The Nutcracker by Minnesota Ballet School at Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Road: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Price: $33–$45; VIP $75. Two adult tickets can include a free ticket for a child under 5. Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy at State Theatre: Dec 12 – Dec 20. Price: Not listed. Nutcracker in Wonderland at Ted Mann Concert Hall: Dec 18 – Dec 20. Price: From $40, fees included; a matinee VIP add-on is $40.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Nutcracker near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Not one we could confirm on an official page for 2026. We add one as soon as a company posts it.

### How do you check these Nutcracker shows?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 4, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).